Future of Jewish
The Illegal Palestinian Construction That the Mainstream Media Ignore
17 Aug
The essay discusses how mainstream media often overlooks illegal Palestinian construction over sacred Jewish sites in Judea and Samaria, while focusing on Je...
17 Aug
Future of Jewish
Israel is negotiating from a dangerously foolish position.
16 Aug
The text discusses ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas mediated by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, highlighting different countries' interests...
16 Aug
JTA
With major airlines scrapping flights, getting to and from Israel has become a costly, often madcap endeavor
16 Aug
As escalating tensions and security risks lead major airlines to scrap flights to and from Israel, travelers face exorbitant prices and limited options, with...
16 Aug
JTA
Israel, Gaza and Josh Shapiro: What we’re watching for during the Democratic National Convention
16 Aug
During the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the party will be focused on issues surrounding Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Pro-Palestinian p...
16 Aug
Forward
‘Once Upon a Mattress’ started at a Jewish summer camp. Now it’s making a raucous return to Broadway
16 Aug
Once Upon a Mattress, a raucous Broadway revival starring Sutton Foster, traces its origins back to Camp Tamiment, a Jewish-associated summer camp with ties ...
16 Aug
JTA
After long legal fight, man from Ugandan Jewish community is approved for Israeli citizenship
16 Aug
After a lengthy legal battle and four conversions, Yosef Kibita from Uganda's Abayudaya Jewish community has been granted Israeli citizenship after seven yea...
16 Aug
Kveller
Barbra Streisand Talks About Her Feminist Passover Seders at Jewish Kamala Harris Event
16 Aug
Barbra Streisand, along with other well-known Jewish women, participated in a virtual event in support of Kamala Harris. Streisand emphasized the importance ...
16 Aug
JTA
Barbra Streisand, Susie Essman and 30,000 others join ‘Jewish women for Kamala’ call
16 Aug
Barbra Streisand, Susie Essman, and over 30,000 participants gathered for a Zoom event organized by Jewish Women for Kamala, supporting Kamala Harris and her...
16 Aug
16 Aug
JTA
Pittsburgh Jewish groups hope to quash a referendum that would force the city to boycott Israel
16 Aug
Jewish groups in Pittsburgh are working to block a referendum that would require the city to boycott companies doing business with Israel. This referendum ha...
16 Aug
Chabad.org
woman who went through childhood sexual abuse shares about the power of a group
16 Aug
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16 Aug
Kveller
Jewish Band Distant Cousins Release Beautiful Healing Music for Our Post October 7 World
16 Aug
The band Distant Cousins released a new EP called "Out of the Darkness" following the October 7 attack in Israel, aiming to provide spiritual comfort through...
16 Aug
JTA
The Jewish Sport Report: 3 Jews + 1 strikeout = baseball history
16 Aug
The article discusses various Jewish sporting achievements and events, including Malcolm Gladwell's insights on Hitler's influence on the modern Olympics, Is...
16 Aug
Emes Ve-Emunah
Yes. We have Arrived. But Arrived to What?
16 Aug
The text explores the challenges of personal freedom and assimilation faced by American Jews, with a focus on a specific individual, Jeremy Simon, a descenda...
16 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Will the Gaza marches ever return?
16 Aug
The Gaza marches, once drawing tens of thousands with anti-Israel sentiments and antisemitic displays, have significantly dwindled in size to possibly non-ex...
16 Aug
Chabad.org
Sexual Abuse Survivor Shares how G-D carried her through recovery
16 Aug
A sexual abuse survivor recounts how her faith in God supported her during the recovery process.
16 Aug
JTA
A new Anti-Defamation League archive aims to show how hate and the fight against it have evolved
16 Aug
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is creating an archive documenting hate groups and the ADL's fight against discrimination over the past century. The archive...
16 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
On a diet? Then don’t come to my Friday night dinner!
16 Aug
The text humorously discusses the challenges and frustrations hosts may face when accommodating guests with specific dietary restrictions, particularly those...
16 Aug
Moment
Harris-Walz Waltz Shines Spotlight on Holocaust Education
16 Aug
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's background in geography education and Holocaust studies came to the fore as he was named as Vice President Kamala Harris' runni...
16 Aug
Living Lchaim
Soldiers' SPECIAL Gender Reveal While Deployed In Gaza. video by: Noy Leyb
16 Aug
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16 Aug
JTA
The ‘Gestapo Game’ at the high school where Tim Walz worked was part of a trend Holocaust educators now reject
16 Aug
Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, was involved in stopping a controversial "Gestapo Game" at a high school where he worked. The game invo...
16 Aug
JTA
As a Holocaust educator, I’ve grappled with same questions Tim Walz explored — and that’s reassuring
16 Aug
The author reflects on their experience as a Holocaust educator in response to a rise in antisemitic incidents in a Chicago suburb school. They discuss devel...
16 Aug
Halacha Headlines
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8/17/24 – Shiur 479 – Real Estate Syndications: Quick easy buck or risky pot luck
16 Aug
The episode discusses the responsibilities of real estate syndicators and the risks faced by investors due to high-reliance on syndicators' promises. Experts...
16 Aug
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Trump-Harris Socialism Problem
16 Aug
In a podcast episode titled "The Trump-Harris Socialism Problem," the hosts discuss Donald Trump's press conference, Kamala Harris's economic proposals, nego...
16 Aug
Lilith
Disability as Beloved by G-d
16 Aug
The author shares personal experiences of feeling excluded and misunderstood in Jewish spaces due to her disability, highlighting the challenges faced by peo...
16 Aug
JTA
In speech about antisemitism, Trump blames Harris and focuses on anti-Israel forces
16 Aug
In a speech on antisemitism, Donald Trump blamed his opponent, Kamala Harris, and anti-Israel forces for creating a hostile climate for Jews reminiscent of t...
16 Aug
Future of Jewish
Canada is showing us how societies collapse.
16 Aug
The text highlights an incident at the Gay Pride Vancouver parade where pro-Palestinian protestors disrupted the event, leading to its cancellation. The writ...
16 Aug
New Voices
How the Kneecap Movie Made Me Want to Learn Yiddish
16 Aug
The article discusses the impact of the film "Kneecap" on the author's desire to learn Yiddish, despite their Irish heritage and connection to the themes of ...
16 Aug
Lehrhaus
Shavat Suru: The First Kinah, Matter and Form
16 Aug
Elazar Ha-Kalir's Kinah, Shavat Suru, is a meticulously crafted liturgical poem recited on the 9th of Av. The poem contains eight core stanzas, each ending w...
16 Aug
Tikvah
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Podcast: Raphael BenLevi, Hanin Ghaddar, and Richard Goldberg on the Looming War in Lebanon
16 Aug
The podcast features Raphael BenLevi, Hanin Ghaddar, and Richard Goldberg discussing the escalating tensions in Lebanon, particularly due to Hizballah's rock...
16 Aug
Rationalist Judaism
Trust the Magic
16 Aug
The author reflects on a lecture by R. Neugroschel advocating against charedim serving in the army, highlighting Neugroschel's emphasis on blind trust in the...
16 Aug
Forward
Barbra Streisand joins thousands at ‘Jewish Women for Kamala’ virtual fundraiser
16 Aug
Barbra Streisand recently headlined a virtual Jewish Women for Kamala fundraiser in support of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Streisand cri...
16 Aug
Forward
Trump says modern-day antisemitism reminds him of the Holocaust
16 Aug
Former President Donald Trump, speaking at an event with Jewish supporters, blamed the Biden-Harris administration for the rise in antisemitism and likened t...
16 Aug
Tablet
Something Borrowed
16 Aug
Tu B'Av, a festive day falling on the 15th of Av, often marked with celebrations and customs, is likened to the Jewish Valentine's Day in Israel. Originating...
16 Aug
The Free Press
Michael Oren: Should Israel Strike First?
15 Aug
Israel is facing threats of retaliation from Iran following the assassination of a Hamas leader, with fears of potential missile attacks. Drawing comparisons...
15 Aug
JTA
How do Jewish Columbia students feel about Minouche Shafik’s resignation? It’s complicated.
15 Aug
Jewish Columbia students and graduates had mixed feelings about Minouche Shafik's resignation as president of the university amidst pro-Palestinian activism ...
15 Aug
JTA
How do Jewish Columbia students feel about Minouche Shafik’s resignation? It’s complicated.
15 Aug
Jewish Columbia students and alumni are expressing mixed reactions to the resignation of President Minouche Shafik. While some students like Yakira Galler ex...
15 Aug
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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More Q’s than A’s
15 Aug
The text discusses the high-stakes summit in Doha focused on securing a hostage release amidst rising tensions over potential reactions from Iran and Hezboll...
15 Aug
Forward
'I'd tell myself I could absorb into white America': Probing assimilation and the Holocaust, in a graphic memoir
15 Aug
In the graphic memoir "Never Again Will I Visit Auschwitz" by Ari Richter, the author explores his Jewish identity, growing up in a family of Holocaust survi...
15 Aug
Chabad.org
woman who went through child sexual abuse talks about forgiveness
15 Aug
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15 Aug
JTA
The Israeli story behind the Balloon Story exhibit at Park Avenue Armory
15 Aug
Balloon Story is an exhibit featuring large-scale balloon art at the Park Avenue Armory, offering themed rooms of various lands made entirely of inflated bal...
15 Aug
Future of Jewish
If anyone is listening: Antisemitism and Islamophobia are not remotely the same.
15 Aug
The essay argues that antisemitism and Islamophobia are not equivalent phenomena and should not be conflated. It points out that most attacks against Jews in...
15 Aug
Jewish Action
Return to the Hurva
15 Aug
The Hurva Synagogue in the Old City of Jerusalem, once destroyed by the Jordanians, has been rebuilt and restored to its former grandeur with a cost of NIS 4...
15 Aug
People of the Pod
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Is Centrism the Antidote to Political Polarization and Extremism? A Conversation with Yair Zivan
15 Aug
Yair Zivan, a Foreign Policy Advisor to Israel's Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, advocates for centrism in his book of essays titled "The Center Must Hold" as ...
15 Aug
JTA
After UK riots against Muslims and refugees, British Jews grapple with extremism that targeted them, too
15 Aug
Recent riots in the UK, initially sparked by violence against Muslims and asylum seekers, have highlighted a concerning rise in extremism targeting Jews as w...
15 Aug
Kveller
‘Love Island Israel’ Is Here
15 Aug
Love Island Israel has made its debut, following the hit reality TV franchise's format where attractive singles on a Greek island strive to find love to avoi...
15 Aug
Forward
American Jews’ traumatized responses to antisemitism and anti-Zionism are hurting our children
15 Aug
The American Jewish community's responses to antisemitism and anti-Zionism may inadvertently be hurting its youth, leading to increased anxiety and fear amon...
15 Aug
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Yossi Klein Halevi: Will Israeli society survive this war?
15 Aug
Yossi Klein Halevi examines Israel's contemporary challenges amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, emphasizing the nation's struggle with internal divisions and er...
15 Aug
Chabad.org
woman with childhood trauma shares about her relationship with God
15 Aug
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15 Aug
Lilith
My Weekend Working for Peace at Woodstock
15 Aug
Laurel Brett reflects on her experience working for peace at Woodstock in 1969, highlighting her involvement in the anti-war movement and feminist activism. ...
15 Aug